The management of fractures of the zygoma.
A series of cases of zygomatic fractures was studied to see if a change to a more extensive surgical intervention was justified. The surgical anatomy of the cheekbone complex was studied and certain protective features which determine the pattern of fracture were noted; treatment which takes account of these facts was suggested. Some observations are made on diplopia and enophthalmos and a plea is made for caution in accepting the concept of the "blowout" fracture.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D004172:Diplopia / Q000209:etiology; D005131:Eye Injuries / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015050:Zygoma / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D015051:Zygomatic Fractures / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*